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Orthodontics and Whole Body Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
In recent years, many links have been established between orthodontic treatments and whole body health. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, researchers have observed that people
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The Disappearing Tooth Gap - Michael Strahan Pulls an Epic April Fool's Prank
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.
If you're a fan of former NFL player and current host of Good Morning America Michael Strahan, then you're well aware of his unique smile feature—a noticeable gap between
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
You’re going to the game! And no matter which sport you follow, there’s so much to enjoy—the best athletes, exciting play, hometown pride—and those delicious concession stands! But if you’re
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Gum Swelling Can Happen With Braces - Here's How to Avoid It
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.
A few months into wearing braces you may notice your gums are swollen. It's likely you've developed periodontal (gum) disease.
Gum disease is a bacterial infection that usually begins with
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Fun Facts for the Fourth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.
The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While
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Orthodontic Treatment—The Sequel
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Some experiences are great, and we look forward to enjoying them again and again. Others have wonderful outcomes, but you feel no need for a sequel. If you’re wondering whether
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Moving Just a Few Teeth can have Big Results
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Orthodontists are able to achieve attractive results with traditional braces moving several teeth into a better position. In a way, braces are the original “smile makeover.”
But orthodontic treatment can
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What is orthognathic surgery?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
Orthognathic surgery is surgery to correct a wide variety of abnormalities of our patients' jaw and teeth. The surgery is often done in conjunction with orthodontic treatment. While the patient’s
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Thumb Sucking and Tongue Thrusting Could Cause a Poor Bite
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.
There are many things to be concerned about with your infant. Thumb sucking shouldn't be one of them—at least not yet. Practically universal among young children, the habit normally
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What Chrissy Teigen's Inauguration Night Cap Mishap Could Mean For You
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.
Inauguration night is usually a lavish, Washington, D.C., affair with hundreds attending inaugural balls throughout the city. And when you're an A-List celebrity whose husband is a headliner at
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Removing Teeth Might Make It Easier To Straighten a Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 23, 2021.
Dentists remove millions of teeth each year, often because of tooth decay or gum disease. But disease isn't the only reason—a tooth extraction might make it easier to straighten
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Anchorage Devices Provide More Accuracy, Less Treatment Time for Braces
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 13, 2021.
Braces are a common part of many teenagers’ life experience — but not every bite problem is alike. Sometimes, there’s a need for accurately moving only a few teeth
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Drawing Impacted Teeth Out of the Gums Could Help Normalize a Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 03, 2021.
We instinctively know when a smile looks normal—and when it doesn't. It could be that something simply looks out of place like crooked teeth. But we might also notice
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How George Clooney Made Over His Smile and How You Can Too
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 23, 2021.
Since his breakout role as Dr. Doug Ross in the 90's TV drama ER, George Clooney has enjoyed a blockbuster career as an award-winning actor, director and producer. He's
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3 Things You Might not Know About Moving Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 13, 2021.
If you press your tongue against your teeth, unless something is badly wrong they won't budge. In fact, your teeth are subjected to a fair amount of pressure each
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We May Be Able To Treat Some Bite Problems Early
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 03, 2021.
In any given year, 4 million tweens and teens are in the process of having their teeth straightened with braces or clear aligners. It's so common we tend to
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